(a) An alternate delegate shall:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 3-18-104

  • Alternate delegate: means an individual elected as an alternate delegate as provided by this chapter. See Tennessee Code 3-18-102
  • Article V convention: means a convention for proposing amendments to the . See Tennessee Code 3-18-102
  • Delegate: means an individual elected as provided by this chapter to represent Tennessee at an Article V convention. See Tennessee Code 3-18-102
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Paired delegate: means the delegate with whom an alternate delegate is paired as provided by this chapter. See Tennessee Code 3-18-102
(1) Act in the place of the alternate delegate‘s paired delegate when the alternate delegate’s paired delegate is absent from the Article V convention; or
(2) Replace the alternate delegate’s paired delegate if the alternate delegate’s paired delegate vacates the office.
(b) A vote cast by a delegate or an alternate delegate at an Article V convention that is outside the scope of:

(1) The instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under § 3-18-103; or
(2) The limits placed by the general assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention;

is void.

(c) A delegate or alternate delegate who votes or attempts to vote outside the scope of:

(1) The instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under § 3-18-103; or
(2) The limits placed by the general assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention;

forfeits the delegate’s appointment by virtue of that vote or attempt to vote.

(d) The paired alternate delegate of a delegate who forfeits appointment under subsection (c) becomes the delegate at the time the forfeiture of the appointment occurs.
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